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Yes, skunks can and do eat rattlesnakes, especially young snakes.

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Can a spotted skunk eat a rattlesnake?

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Is a pig a rattlesnake's enemy?

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Why would the mongoose be in trouble in a battle with a rattlesnake?

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How does skunks get their food?

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Do skunks eat skunks?

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How big of an animal can a rattlesnake kill?

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What desert animal will eat a rattlesnake?

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What does pumas do for a living?

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Would an eagle eat a rattlesnake?

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Do deer eat skunks?

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